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    Appeals

    PA Creative Industries' (Council on the Arts) appeals process enables applicants to identify errors and omissions in the grant application review process. This page provides information on how to submit an appeal. 

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    How to Submit an Appeal

    Applicants considering an appeal should contact the applicable member of the Pennsylvania Creative Industries staff for advice and guidance.

    An appeal must be made in writing (USPS or email), within ten business days from the date of the notification of the award.

    • A request for appeal should be addressed to the attention of Norah Johnson.
    • The request should identify the error or omission and the effect such error had on the recommendation of the advisory panel or PA Creative Industries staff review.
    • If the appeal is supported by PA Creative Industries' governing Council, funds will be awarded only if they are available.

    About the Appeals Process

    The Council recognizes that errors may occur in the application process. The Council is committed to acknowledging any errors and responding to rectify the effects of an error. The appeals process enables applicants to identify these errors and omissions and bring them to the attention of the Council. Appeals may result in a change in the determination of eligibility or the award amount if the applicant can satisfactorily document that an error or omission occurred through no fault of the applicant. Appeals are awarded only if the error or omission had a substantial effect on the evaluation of an application or on the determination of an applicant’s eligibility.

    Appeals are not intended to provide the applicant with an opportunity to challenge the qualitative assessment of the application. Missing the published application due date or failure to submit required information or documentation are not grounds for appeal.